Trialling greyhounds at Sandown Park holds paramount significance within the racing community, serving as a vital preparatory phase before the actual races.
Trials provide trainers and owners with invaluable insights into the dogs’ form, fitness, and potential. Sandown Park’s meticulously maintained track offers an ideal environment for assessing the greyhounds’ speed, agility, and racing prowess.
Moreover, these trials enable handlers to fine-tune strategies, identify areas for improvement, and gauge competitors’ strengths and weaknesses. Ultimately, trialling at Sandown Park not only enhances the competitive edge of greyhounds, but also ensures the integrity and quality of the sport, fostering a culture of excellence and fair play within the racing fraternity.
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TRIALS
Sandown Park conducts three sessions per week*
Monday Post Meeting**
Pen trials
Bookings open from 9:00am on raceday
Wednesday 8am to 2pm
Arm (Pen trials by request)
Bookings open from 9:00am Tuesday
Friday 9am to 2:30pm
Arm (Pen trials by request)
Bookings open from 9:00am Thursday
Distances: Trials are conducted over 440m (handslip), 515m, 595m or 715m. No shorter distance trials will be conducted.
* Subject to public holidays
** If meetings are flagged as being hot weather affected
On Arrival: Please check in at the kennels on arrival at the track.
Handlers MUST wear a hi-viz vest, shirt or jacket. Vests can be provided prior to entering the track.
SATISFACTORY TRIALS
Satisfactory trials are conducted after the last race on Monday night in accordance with Greyhounds Australasia Rules under the control of GRV Stewards.
Satisfactory trials can only be booked through the office by calling (03) 9546 9511.
A minimum of four greyhounds are required for a Satisfactory Trial.
All Satisfactory Trials will be conducted into the catching pen with the standard race lure.
Trials need to be booked through your Fasttrack account. Simply click the button and follow the online instructions.
